T5 & CFL Combo

[xxxnick89xxx]

So I want to mount a 4' T5 HO fixture daylight bulbs on either wall ( verticle ) and then put a clamplight over the top with a Y splitter with 2 Soft white CFL. That would give me the desired 12k lumens I need

or

I was goin to mount two 3' HO fixtures daylight bulbs on either wall ( verticle )with the CFLs on the top soft white. Either way ill still get the desired lighting but i would get more light with this.

Ive heard good things about mixing both spectrums and cant wait to get it in action.

Which method should i go with or should i do something completely different.
My space is 1.5 X 1.5 X 4' and i dont want to go with a MH or HPS. T5 is the best flourescent to go with right?

Thanks:smokin:

[killerweed420]

Is the 4' just a single bulb? The T% will be a little brighter than the cfl's so I think I would swap them.

[gr8budz4me]

Is the 4' just a single bulb? The T% will be a little brighter than the cfl's so I think I would swap them.

I agree with killerweed... Use your brightest light source for your overhead light. Side fills are great... The more usable spectrum you can give your girls the merrier. I use a variety in my grow with a 1K Solar Max Dual Arc, a 6 bulb, 4 ft T5 fixture (4 bloom & 2 grow bulbs) and two UVB T12's. My T5 side fills really help not only with lower bud development but also the girls' overall health through the bloom cycle.

[Mississippi Steve]

So I want to mount a 4' T5 HO fixture daylight bulbs on either wall ( verticle ) and then put a clamplight over the top with a Y splitter with 2 Soft white CFL. That would give me the desired 12k lumens I need

or

I was goin to mount two 3' HO fixtures daylight bulbs on either wall ( verticle )with the CFLs on the top soft white. Either way ill still get the desired lighting but i would get more light with this.

Ive heard good things about mixing both spectrums and cant wait to get it in action.

Which method should i go with or should i do something completely different.
My space is 1.5 X 1.5 X 4' and i dont want to go with a MH or HPS. T5 is the best flourescent to go with right?

Thanks:smokin:


Try this on for size.....
I have 10 CFLs (23w) and 10 T-12 fixtures in the cab. been gatting great results. I use a box fan to blow fresh air into the cab and maintain a good growing temp.

[justanotherbozo]

high bro, stick with the t5's on the top and the sides, they put out more lumens
than cfl's, plus, they run cooler.